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Where to find cheap local produce and booze?
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:01 am
by Irina654
I posted this on the tripadvisor board, too, and thought I would try this board, as well:
Hello everyone!
My new hubby and I have just spent our first night on St. John - we are here for two weeks in Livin' villa in Coral Bay, and this place is absolutely amazing!
We went to Lily's Market yesterday and got eggs and some rum and wine. They really didn't have much in the way of fresh fruits and veggies, though - where can we buy these? Are there any local (cheaper) produce stands anywhere?
How about alcohol - Lily's had some really cheap rum (like $3.99 a bottle), and the flavored Cruzan was about $10. Are these good prices? Which brands of local rum would you recommend and where is the best place to buy them?
Thank you!
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:33 am
by bevm
No, there aren't any produce stands. I would recommend that you take your cooler and go to the Dolphin Market in Cruz Bay. I've found they have the best produce. Starfish does too but Dolphin's is fresher. Lily's is such a small market they don't have a lot of room for produce.
I think you'll find the liqour will all be about the same price on STJ. So don't waste gas driving around trying to find it cheaper. Lily's had a good selection.
Lucky You! We were at Pink Horses right below you! The breezes were awesome!
Happy Honeymooning!!
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:52 pm
by sherban
Hey Irena- Maybe this thread and info would help....there is a Cruz bay map link that shows the three "popular" stores on that side of the island...
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... php?t=7306
Map that Steve S posted a long time ago...(you will have to scroll up to see the map)...
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... ht=〕
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:20 pm
by waterguy
Joesphins produce is just up the road from love city I think that is where you turn great greens she will have mangos and pappyas and some kind of vegies.
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:55 pm
by California Girl
I've never been to Josephine's but everyone raves about her fresh produce, and her place is right in Coral Bay. 
On liquor, the consensus of opinion seems to be that Pine Peace market in Cruz Bay has the best prices.
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:26 pm
by sherban
California Girl wrote:
On liquor, the consensus of opinion seems to be that Pine Peace market in Cruz Bay has the best prices.
CG- I've seen alot of people say that and then I was a bit curious when I saw a Starfish Gourmet ad in the St John Tradewinds that said their price was $4.99 for 750ml of light or dark cruzan rum...and it was "the lowest everyday price on St John"...maybe I'll have to verify this later this month...
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:41 pm
by bevm
Well I learned something new. I never heard of Josephine's. I'll check it out next year. Thanks for the info..
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:06 pm
by Kentuckygirl
Hi Irena!
My husband and I stayed at Livin' in May '07. We loved it there.
I have also heard that Josephines has great produce. I plan to check it out next week. Maybe we will run into you on island. Have a great trip!!!
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:49 pm
by waterguy
If you get to joesphins and it doesn't look like any one is around give a small honk on the horn they are probaly out back
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:07 am
by Pia
Coral Bay Garden Center is fabulous. If you are here right now though, she does not have any greens available (tomatoes etc yes but no greens for probably another week) 
She has been sick for a few weeks and has not planted any - all of her produce is organic and they sell for $7.00 per bag at Starfish and $3.00 per bag directly from her - she also supplies the restaurants (La Tapa, Caneel etc).
She is closed on Mondays.
Hope that helps
Pia
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:35 am
by Gromit
Pia-- where exactly is Josephines? We'd love to make a stop by her spot sometime in December...
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:42 pm
by Pia
You turn in Coral Bay as if you are going to Love City and instead of stopping you continue on that road, go past the sign nailed to a treee that reads "Tourist Info - you are lost" (I love that sign 
) and she is just alittle further on that road on your left. There is a sign that reads Coral Bay Garden Center - you can't miss it
Pia
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:19 pm
by sherban
Thanks for the info on Josephines/Coral Bay Garden Center. Can someone help me with directions a bit more...I don't know where Love City is so I'm lost...
Thanks!
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:42 pm
by hugo
Sherban--
Josephine's is out of your picture, on that very long straight road (longest straight stretch on St. John) that runs from the left side of the harbor, above Island Blues in the GOOGLE Earth image.
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:25 pm
by sherban
Hugo- Thanks for the directions...is it the farm looking place down at the end of the straight road?
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